This page covers 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 BMW M5.
17 mpg combined
13.8 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2019 BMW M5 has 3 recalls, the most serious involving two separate safety risks: a transmission wiring harness that can short circuit and drop the car into neutral without warning, cutting power mid-drive, and a high-pressure fuel pump that can crack at its mounting flange and leak fuel, creating a fire risk.
The third recall covers the rearview camera, which can fail to display an image when reversing. Without that view, obstacles, pedestrians, or other vehicles directly behind the car are not visible on the screen, raising the risk of a backing collision.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission wiring harness can become damaged, causing an electrical short circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace damaged harnesses and reroute and secure all harnesses at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The backup camera display can be adjusted to hide the rear view image, and the vehicle remembers this setting when put in reverse, leaving the screen blank.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the backup camera software at no cost to restore the display functionality.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high pressure fuel pump may not be properly secured to the engine, causing the pump flange to crack and leak fuel.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
